« Our Cognac estates are renowned for the exceptional quality of the Cognac produced from their vineyards. I am surrounded by a top class team who pays the strictest attention to details to guarantee your pleasure when you taste our Cognacs. The production process is perfectly controlled from the vineyard through to the bottling line and provides the guarantee of complete mastery of both quality and regularity. » says Francis Abecassis.

He launched this contemporary Cognac brand in 2005 to appeal to a younger audience than traditional cognacs. The name, spoken in French, sounds exactly like “Abécassis”. It was used by his daughters as an abbreviated sign-off in text messages and few years later, Elodie, now heads the business with her father.

In 2015, ABK6 celebrates its 10th Anniversary with many events and surprises. Known from the start as innovative and seducing new generations of spirits consumers, ABK6 will continue to do so by launching new unique products all year long and will organise worldwide celebrations of its anniversary.

Find out more information about ABK6 Cognac and its anniversary celebrations : www.abk6-cognac.com

The Cognac Masters – Silver Award

We are proud to announce that our Cognac Leyrat XO Vieille Reserve has received the Silver medal. Part of the prestigious Spirits Masters driven by The Spirits Business, one of the most influential international magazine dedicated to spirits, The Cognac Masters released its medal winning list. The awards results from a scrupoulous blind tasting.

One of the key element of the Spirits Masters success is the quality, the independance and the dedication of the judges involved.

Cognac Leyrat XO Vieille Réserve

Our XO Vieille Reserve expression is typical of LEYRAT range

Old gold in colour.

A complex nose opens with nutty aromas, pastry, butterscotch and a hint of dry leaves.

The nose evolves to more pronounced dry fruit and nuts with vanilla undertones.

The palate is present and initially quite dry with the long clean finish.

Cognac Leyrat – The reference of Cognac Fins Bois

Cognac Leyrat is estate-grown in the Fins Bois area and has always produced High quality Cognac issued from wines grown, distilled and matured in oak casks, and exclusively bottled on the Domaine « de Chez Maillard » under direct and personal supervision of Francis Abecassis, owner, and Christian Guérin, Cellar Master.

« Our Cognac estate is renowned for the exceptional quality of the Cognac produced from its vineyard. I am surrounded by a top class team who pays the strictest attention to details to guarantee your pleasure when you taste our Cognacs. The production process is perfectly controlled from the vineyard through to the bottling line and provides the guarantee of complete mastery of both quality and regularity.”

We are proud to announce that ABK6 COGNAC is awarded World’s Best Cognac 2014.

The World Drinks Award

The World Cognac Awards are part of the prestigious World Drinks Awards programme, launched in 2007. Presented by TheDrinksReport.com, the world’s No. 1 online resource for drinks professionals. The World Cognac Awards select, reward and promote the best Cognac taste to consumers and trade across the globe.

This special award is an impressive achievement for our Single Estate Cognac brand.

Contemporary Cognac brand

ABK6 Cognac was launched by Francis Abécassis in 2006 to appeal to a younger audience than traditional cognacs. The name, spoken in French, sounds exactly like “Abécassis”. It was used by his daughters as an abbreviated sign-off in text messages and seven years later, Elodie, now aged 27, heads the business with her father.

the characteristic fruitiness of ABK6’s cognacs comes from the chalky soil and climate of the hilltop vineyards. Another difference is that the eaux-de-vie are aged for longer than other mainstream brands.

“The leitmotif is to have a very smooth quality, round, without acidity” says Christian Guérin, Master Cellar. “We always want to keep the fruitiness and other characteristics of the single estate. For the whole range, it is important that it is a smooth and easy-to-drink cognac«

ABK6 VSOP : Tasting Review

According to the tasting judging panel ABK6 COGNAC VSOP is extremely appealing, with an easy going style, full and rich. Driven by apple pie and cinnamon, the nose displays orange, vanilla and hazelnut aromas, which carry through onto the palate and provide an excellent finish.

Dame Jeanne 3,30 Litres : “Tradition” by Cognac ABK6

This unique “Dame-Jeanne” in blown glass was produced by the famous Verrerie Biot and contains a precious and very old Cognac, both rich and complex, to be served with the traditional glass “pipette”. From very early on, the most exquisite Cognacs have been stored in the traditional glass recipients “Dame-Jeanne” upon reaching maturity. These famous largecapacity bottles with curves protected the eaux‑de‑vie from the air and from light, in order to preserve all of their qualities. We wanted to honour this ancestral tradition by putting this Cognac ABK6 in an authentic 3,3-litre “Dame Jeanne”, from the famous Verrerie de Biot. Tradition by ABK6 is a rich, supple and generous Cognac with vast aromatic complexity. Aromas of cedar, candied fruit and honey intermingle, producing a long-lasting taste and incomparable dimension and richness. To serve Cognac ABK6, this “Dame Jeanne” comes with an old glass pipette, used daily by the cellar master.

Anniversary set of two Porcelaine decanters: Cognac Leyrat

To celebrate the plantation of the vineyards at the top of the hill on the Domaine LEYRAT 40 years ago, a collector’s edition was created, with two antique Limoges porcelain decanters: LEYRAT XO and EXTRA. In 1973, the vineyards “Combe de Cormier” were planted on the Domaine de Chez Maillard. Forty years later, we are still benefiting from the vines planted at that time. We therefore take this opportunity of the 40th anniversary to remember that anything outstanding which is allowed to mature become magnificent. This luxury wooden box containing two authentic Limoges Porcelaine decanters, reminds the authenticity of French savoir-faire. LEYRAT XO unveils spicy notes in perfect balance with rancio. Cinnamon, gingerbread and liquorice elegantly enhance this very old Cognac. LEYRAT EXTRA offers aromatic richness, finesse and exceptional elegance. Aromas of rancio, woody spices such as cinnamon, ginger and cigar box, followed by ripened fruits develop during tasting. N° 1 (of limited edition of 12)

Bar One: One of the biggest Cognac selection in the world. With Cognac Leyrat !

last sunset in Oslo

Warm thanks to all the people we have met during this trip, and please keep in mind that you will be always welcome in Charente at Domaine de Chez Maillard for a complete visit of our Estate and distillery : www.cognac-visites.com

Blending « eaux-de-vie » coming from a Single Estate gives the cognac inimitable character and depth. That’s why we have decided to master each step of production in our Estates to create our three brands: ABK6, LEYRAT and REVISEUR